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#0637 Volcarona

Volcarona artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
BugFire
Abilities
Flame BodyNormal-type moves become Fire-type and gain 20% power.
Hidden ability
SwarmDamage taken from super-effective moves is reduced by 25%.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Bug
Growth
Slow
EV yield
3 Sp. Atk
Wild held item
Silver Powder, Silver Powder
Volcarona’s base stats
HP85
Attack50 (official 60)
Defense80 (official 65)
Sp. Atk135
Sp. Def105
Speed100
Total555Official games: 550, +5 in this hack. All base stat changes

Where to find it

Evolve Larvesta

Evolution

Evolves from Larvesta at Lv 40.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Volcarona’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
On evolutionQuiver DanceBugStatus——20The user performs a light, mystic, beautiful dance. Raises its Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed.
1Quiver DanceBugStatus——20The user performs a light, mystic, beautiful dance. Raises its Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed.
1Fiery DanceFireSpecial8010010Cloaked in flames, the user flaps its wings to attack. It may raise the user’s Sp. Atk.
1WhirlwindNormalStatus——20The foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
1EmberFireSpecial4010025The foe is attacked with small flames. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
1Flame ChargeFirePhysical5010020Covers itself in flames and attacks. Builds momentum to raise Speed.
1Take DownNormalPhysical908520A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
1Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
1Flare BlitzFirePhysical12010015The user charges at the foe in a blazing assault. The user takes damage, too.
1Fire SpinFireSpecial358515The foe becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for 2 to 5 turns.
1String ShotBugStatus—9540The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. Lowers its Speed by 2 stages.
1GustFlyingSpecial4010035The foe is struck by a gust whipped up by wings. It can hit foes in the sky, for double damage.
1Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020Resists and attacks the target, lowering its Special Attack.
18Flame WheelFirePhysical8010015Wraps itself in flames and attacks. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
24Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
30ScreechNormalStatus—8540An earsplitting screech is emitted to lower the foe’s Defense by 2 stages.
36Leech LifeBugPhysical8010010A blood-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
42Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010The user buzzes its wings to make a sound wave. 10% chance to lower the foe’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
48Heat WaveFireSpecial959010The user exhales a heated breath on the foe. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
54AmnesiaPsychicStatus——20The user empties its mind to forget its concerns. Raises its Sp. Def by 2 stages.
62HurricaneFlyingSpecial1107010The user wraps the foe in a fierce wind. It may confuse the foe.
70Fire BlastFireSpecial110855The foe is hit by an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
78Rage PowderBugStatus——20The user covers itself in irritating powder to draw attention. All foes’ attacks target the user.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Volcarona can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus——20The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit. Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus——30A wondrous wall of light halves the damage from special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus——25The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for 5 turns.
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial110855The foe is hit by an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM50OverheatFireSpecial130905The user burns fiercely, holding nothing back. Its Sp. Atk then falls by 2 stages.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus—8515The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020The foe is stabbed with a poison tentacle. It has a 30% chance to poison the foe.
TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020The user attacks, then can switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM96Flame ChargeFirePhysical5010020Covers itself in flames and attacks. Builds momentum to raise Speed.
TM102Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020Resists and attacks the target, lowering its Special Attack.
TM110Mystical FireFireSpecial7510010Breathes especially hot flames at the target, lowering its Special Attack.
TM129Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical409010Strikes the target with its wings twice.
HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

Move tutors

Moves Volcarona can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515The user slices the foe with a blade of air. It has a 30% chance to make the foe flinch.
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Flare BlitzFirePhysical12010015The user charges at the foe in a blazing assault. The user takes damage, too.

Resort Zone Pokémon Center · Cost: Fast Ball ×1

Requirements: Resort Zone (Johto): the broke backpacker

Resort Zone restaurant

Heat WaveFireSpecial959010The user exhales a heated breath on the foe. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
HurricaneFlyingSpecial1107010The user wraps the foe in a fierce wind. It may confuse the foe.
Pollen PuffBugSpecial9010015A puff that explodes on foes, or heals when used on an ally.

Rock Tunnel · Cost: Dusk Ball ×1

the Bug Catcher left of the Rock Tunnel exit

Quiver DanceBugStatus——20The user performs a light, mystic, beautiful dance. Raises its Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed.

Route 2 · Cost: Fast Ball ×1

Route 2

Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015The user attacks with the power of its will. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.

Saffron City · Cost: Colbur Berry ×1

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